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In 2023, India introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), marking the start of a new chapter in privacy regulation. In January 2025, the government also released the Draft DPDP Rules, 2025 for public feedback. This consultation ended on 5 March 2025. Although the President has already signed the DPDP Act, it […]
In a democracy, people need access to information to make informed decisions. Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression. This also includes the right to seek and share information. Over the years, the Supreme Court has upheld this principle in various cases, such as Indian Express Newspapers v. Union of […]
A group of 20 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Monday to stop the Trump administration from forcing states to hand over personal information of people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The states believe the federal government could use the information to support mass deportations. States Push Back Against Trump Administration’s […]
Porvorim: Ferreira Slams Online Naming of Traffic Violators, Cites Privacy & Legal Flaws Aldona MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira has voiced strong criticism against the transport department’s practice of publicly listing traffic violators’ names on a government portal. Speaking on Monday in Porvorim, Ferreira called the move an invasion of privacy and questioned its legality under […]
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has raised concerns about how people—especially young users—are using ChatGPT for serious personal matters like relationship issues and life decisions. He pointed out that many individuals treat the AI chatbot like a therapist or life coach, sharing very private information. Altman explained that courts do not legally protect chats […]
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha that putting CCTV cameras inside train engines (locomotives) is not a violation of privacy. This statement came after the government proposed adding a crew voice and video recording system in engine cabins. However, some opposition leaders raised concerns about privacy and safety. Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita […]
On July 23, 2025, Cambodia introduced a draft law focused on protecting personal data. The announcement took place at a public consultation event at the Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel. Once officially approved, the law will take two years to come into full effect. Main Purpose of the Law The law, created by the Ministry of […]
On Monday, July 21, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court put a temporary stop to the DMK’s digital membership campaign named Oraniyil Tamil Nadu. The court issued the stay to address concerns about data privacy in the campaign. The DMK launched this campaign earlier in July to enroll members across Tamil Nadu. The […]
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify this week in a rare trial where shareholders are accusing Facebook of misusing user data. The case, valued at $8 billion, focuses on how the company managed privacy issues before and after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The lawsuit claims that Zuckerberg, former COO Sheryl Sandberg, and other board members […]
The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules require banks to get clear, explicit consent from customers before using their data for anything beyond the original purpose. While many banks already follow this principle, experts say these formal rules leave no room for regulatory shortcuts or loopholes. Experts also say it’s still too early to […]